Canal da Ilha Menina
Diving in the Ilha Menina Channel in Brazil offers an incredible opportunity for drift diving, depending on tide conditions. This site boasts an intriguing rock formation and an abundance of marine life.
During your dive, you can expect to encounter various schools of small fish, along with fascinating burrowing octopuses and baiacus.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 12 meters, this dive spot is suitable for beginners. Located near Fenda da Menina (Mergulho), Trilha de Acesso a Casa de Pedra, Itaipú, Itaipu, Região Oceânica in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, it provides easy access for divers in the region.
During your dive, you can expect to encounter various schools of small fish, along with fascinating burrowing octopuses and baiacus.
With a visibility of 11 meters and a maximum depth of 12 meters, this dive spot is suitable for beginners. Located near Fenda da Menina (Mergulho), Trilha de Acesso a Casa de Pedra, Itaipú, Itaipu, Região Oceânica in Niterói, Rio de Janeiro, it provides easy access for divers in the region.
Diving Conditions Score for Canal da Ilha Menina
7.1
GoodGood diving conditions!
The score is based on a calculation of the current weather and sea conditions.
Dive Site Overview for Canal da Ilha Menina
Depth
12m
Visibility
11m
Experience Level
beginner
Weather Conditions for Canal da Ilha Menina
Wave Height
1.78m
Wind Speed
21.3 m/s
Water Temp
23.1°C
Visibility
26.62km
Cloud Cover
97%
Wave Period
11.8s
Air Temperature
24°C
Precipitation
0 mm
Detailed 7-Day Diving Forecast for Canal da Ilha Menina
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Dive Score Chart for Canal da Ilha Menina
Best time to dive: 13:00 with score 7.0790999999999995/10. Water conditions: Waves 1.82m, Wind 4 m/s.Best night dive time: 4:00 with score 6.119199999999999/10.
Chart showing hourly dive conditions including wave height, wind speed, water temperature, and visibility throughout the day.
Sunrise at Canal da Ilha Menina: 06:00
Sunset at Canal da Ilha Menina: 18:00
Optimal diving conditions at Canal da Ilha Menina are affected by daylight hours. Sunrise occurs at 06:00 and sunset at 18:00, which impacts visibility and water temperature for scuba diving and snorkeling.
Best Overall
13:00Score: 7.1/10
Waves: 1.82m (12.05s), Wind: 4 m/s
Best Night
4:00Score: 6.1/10
Waves: 2m, Wind: 6.7 m/s
Seasonal Analysis for Canal da Ilha MeninaAlpha
Historical patterns and best seasons for diving at Canal da Ilha Menina
The dive score combines all factors to rate overall diving conditions throughout the year. Higher scores indicate better diving conditions.
Monthly Dive Score Analysis - Seasonal Diving Conditions
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Seasonal DiveScore Chart
This chart displays monthly diveScore data throughout the year, showing seasonal patterns. The data is presented as a bar chart with an overlaid line graph.Dive scores range from 1 to 10, with 10 being optimal conditions.
Higher values indicate better diving conditions
Best Season for Canal da Ilha Menina
Summer
Avg. Score: 9.2/10
Summer offers the warmest water temperatures and generally favorable conditions for all levels of divers.
Best Months for Canal da Ilha Menina
July
Score: 9.4
June
Score: 9.1
May
Score: 9.0
Ideal Conditions for Canal da Ilha Menina
Water Temp
24.2°C / 75.6°F
March
Visibility
12.9m / 42.3ft
January
Wave Height
1.1m / 3.6ft
January
Wave Period
8.0s
January
Seasonal Insights for Canal da Ilha Menina
Canal da Ilha Menina follows southern hemisphere patterns with March being the warmest month (24.2°C) and September the coldest (18.4°C). The calmest conditions typically occur in January with average wave heights of 1.1m and wave periods of 8.0s. The most comfortable wave conditions are in January with a low wave steepness ratio, creating gentler swells. January offers the longest wave periods (8.0s), creating more comfortable and predictable conditions for boat entries and exits. Ocean currents are slowest in January (0.5m/s) and strongest in January (0.5m/s). March is usually the driest month with 0.0mm of precipitation. For beginners, the best time to visit would be during January to March, when ocean conditions are calmer with long-period waves and currents are typically weaker. Experienced divers might enjoy the challenges and potentially better visibility during the shoulder seasons, with moderate currents that can improve marine life encounters.
Last updated: 1 min. ago - Jul 7, 2026
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